tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147441311397702957.post5192626623167199803..comments2023-06-01T05:31:43.671-07:00Comments on Clean Romance Reads Cafe: On Creativity: My New HobbyCamy Tanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14577747925320907186noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147441311397702957.post-79727482932784158862015-11-16T19:06:17.682-08:002015-11-16T19:06:17.682-08:00Aww, thanks, Pam. My cooking has been on the back ...Aww, thanks, Pam. My cooking has been on the back burner for a while, but I'm hoping to get back into it with Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner.Tamara Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720552922388466731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147441311397702957.post-58739787830275673912015-11-16T07:09:08.591-08:002015-11-16T07:09:08.591-08:00As a knitter of 13 years, all I can say is keep it...As a knitter of 13 years, all I can say is keep it up! It will get easier. I remember my first project: I broke down in tears of frustration many times. My second project (a scarf) kept getting bigger...sideways instead of length wise...so I had to take it out and do it again. Today, however, I have done cabling (twisted knitting) and intarsia (knitting with multiple colors). It gets easier, but I refuse to keep to easy projects...apparently. Challenges are what make life not boring. Thank you for your post. It made me smile today.Stargazer626https://www.blogger.com/profile/09117661005804543489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147441311397702957.post-67263253096705632292015-11-15T19:03:34.413-08:002015-11-15T19:03:34.413-08:00I'm so glad you're knitting! It took me a ...I'm so glad you're knitting! It took me a while to learn since I'm a slow learner, but now that I've been knitting for a few years, I can do both easy projects and more challenging ones. I like the easy ones mostly because I can knit without looking at it, so I knit while I'm in front of the TV, and recently I got my pastor's permission to knit while I'm sitting at church. It helps me focus on the sermons!Camy Tanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577747925320907186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147441311397702957.post-83981701020071927412015-11-12T20:27:35.068-08:002015-11-12T20:27:35.068-08:00Yep. Needles clicking. LOL And you know that's...Yep. Needles clicking. LOL And you know that's just what I'm thinking is t hat I'll make beautiful blankets for gifts that people can actually use and cherish. And I love cooking too, and also love baking bread. Beth Goddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520683969654515049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147441311397702957.post-61557654866558846052015-11-12T17:43:31.312-08:002015-11-12T17:43:31.312-08:00Many years ago my best friend, who was also my roo...Many years ago my best friend, who was also my roommate at the time, would spend hours knitting - it seemed to relax her after a shift in the ER. She made me an enormous knitted blanket that covers a full size bed. That was 42 years ago and I still have this blanket. So know that your creativity will be cherished by whomever you chose to gift it to. My hobby (as well as my profession) is cooking - I just love to read a recipe and then start "tweaking" it - makes my creative juices start bubbling - I think Tamara Leigh is also a cooking enthusiast - she does post some "scrumpdelicious" recipes!! There is an old-fashioned needle art called "tadding" that I would love to learn. I've bought some beautiful tadded ornaments. It's a very delicate, lacy type of needle work - so intricate and detailed - it's just lovely. So I need to get that "DO IT" mentality and find someone to teach me! Thanks for the push Beth - and you keep knitting - I can hear those needles clicking - lol!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147441311397702957.post-1276836032824796152015-11-12T16:14:24.389-08:002015-11-12T16:14:24.389-08:00Hi Elsie!
Well sounds like you have many ideas on...Hi Elsie!<br /><br />Well sounds like you have many ideas on how to be creative. I applaud you. Whatever works, right? I hope you enjoy the books! Beth Goddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520683969654515049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147441311397702957.post-75068784485764381552015-11-12T16:13:02.817-08:002015-11-12T16:13:02.817-08:00Debbie, that sounds fun! I have a good friend who ...Debbie, that sounds fun! I have a good friend who was creating those coloring books before they became popular, ad of course, a big publisher picked her up. Saw her stuff on Etsy. Thought that was cool. As an aside, my husband is a potter!Beth Goddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520683969654515049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147441311397702957.post-37019776707559624382015-11-12T12:05:13.423-08:002015-11-12T12:05:13.423-08:00I use to crochet but due to losing my vision(macul...I use to crochet but due to losing my vision(macular) I am unable to . I like to think I am creative and tried painting, ceramics,writing,and my new quest is to buy a table top Harp and self teach myself. Will it happen-- we will see.<br />I am doing a self taught Bible study on Revelations. I have a notebook, 2 Bibles, commentary,my IPad and some days only get through a few verses. When I come across something that I want to dig deeper I spend time doing research on it. For instance- the woman in the desert that the beast was after-- and she was sent away to a place God had prepared for her. My thought was --Petra. Was it? Maybe .<br />My other passion is finding a verse and posting it on FaceBook and personalizing it and writing about it. My other passion is traveling and spending time with my family. 5 children, 10 grandkids and 8 great grandkids. <br />I love meeting new authors and I will - I promise - read each new book from y'all ( my Bostonian accent). <br />Blessings to you Beth<br />Elsie uptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418080187990060262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147441311397702957.post-20643577669369746182015-11-12T09:32:29.682-08:002015-11-12T09:32:29.682-08:00I don't knit or crochet....my daughter crochet...I don't knit or crochet....my daughter crochets amazingly well. She has an Etsy shop and has recently been added to the Homemade section on Amazon. I enjoy papercrafts and cross stitch......not counted, my eyes can't do that anymore. I used to do some pretty intricate pictures in cross stitch, but now I just make stamped cross stitch baby quilts for my grandchildren and great grandchildren. Recently, I have been enjoying those adult coloring books......very relaxing. :-)chappydebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05393540849299888872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147441311397702957.post-3519253680002114092015-11-12T07:00:06.129-08:002015-11-12T07:00:06.129-08:00LOL. I understand. I usually get stressed when I&#...LOL. I understand. I usually get stressed when I'm doing meticulous tasks, but I keep envisioning this scarf, and a couple of blankets. Beth Goddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520683969654515049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147441311397702957.post-16914173544950868722015-11-12T06:39:19.429-08:002015-11-12T06:39:19.429-08:00Whether it's one word at a time, or one stitch...Whether it's one word at a time, or one stitch at a time, creating takes patience.<br />Kudos to you both for knitting that scarf, Beth. I've heard knitting is very relaxing. I've yet to be convinced of that. I get completely frustrated trying to thread a needle to sew a button.Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.com